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Coordinate log recovery (hook tender)

Coordinate log recovery (hook tender)

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR4202
State Code
AXK23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to coordinate operational planning and setting up of cable log recovery systems in a forest or farm forest setting, including coordinating and supervising rigging slingers, yarders, choker setters and chasers.The unit applies to job roles including Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, and Forest Operations Supervisor. Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for hook tender operations
  • 1.1 Review work plan and where appropriate check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify required type and quantity of cable recovery equipment and assess for safety and environmental protection practices.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
  • 1.4 Plan cable operation activities in line with workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures and work plan.
2. Plan cable system layout
  • 2.1 Obtain and evaluate information to plan cable system layout and inspect site for hazards and factors affecting harvesting operations.
  • 2.2 Provide personnel with information about landing location and size, hauling boundaries, access routes and construction requirements.
  • 2.3 Consider code of practice, site topography, minimising system design additions and select cable system type to optimise log extraction rate.
  • 2.4 Identify general requirements for anchor points, backline and intermediate supports and provide instruction to fallers.
3. Coordinate yarder and cable system set up
  • 3.1 Select rope sizes for lines in line with code of practice, yarder capacity and system design.
  • 3.2 Select components and rigging to meet code of practice requirements and system design.
  • 3.3 Inspect and install components and lines.
  • 3.4 Direct and assist personnel to layout lines, select anchors and position mobile backstops.
  • 3.5 Assess felled trees for location, size and obstructions; plan recovery extraction sequence to minimise line shifts, log and environmental damage.
  • 3.6 Select support trees and provide directions for rigging.
  • 3.7 Check unloaded and loaded system performance and calculate loads to ensure they are within system and equipment capacity.
  • 3.8 Monitor operations, change and communicate procedures or system design to improve safety and payload efficiency.
4. Coordinate rigging of spars, towers and trees
  • 4.1 Check cable system plans and determine operational requirements for tower, spars and support trees.
  • 4.2 Ensure rigging of spars, towers and trees complies with code of practice.
  • 4.3 Check and select spars or support trees to be rigged, guylines and anchor points.
  • 4.4 Select rigging and rope sizes to meet load.
  • 4.5 Provide directions to check components for wear, failure or missing parts prior to rigging; identify faults and take corrective action.
  • 4.6 Coordinate rigging on machine towers to prepare, assemble and fit operational lines, prior to raising, in line with system design.
  • 4.7 Identify climbing and pass line equipment.
  • 4.8 Coordinate guyline positioning and rigging within location angle requirements to provide minimal difference in length and tension.
  • 4.9 Check system components for size, safe working load, layout, position, safety straps, joins, lead angles and operating angles.
5. Coordinate line shifts and rigging modifications
  • 5.1 Anticipate line shifts and prepare required rigging in advance.
  • 5.2 Diagnose limitations of system design or positioning and plan modifications in line with code of practice.
  • 5.3 Monitor operations; change and communicate procedures to improve safety and payload efficiency.
  • 5.4 Locate new support trees, anchor points and mobile tail anchor position; assign riggers to prepare and rig in line with system requirements.
  • 5.5 Record and report breakout processes and equipment faults in line with site procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6042 FPIHAR4202B Coordinate log recovery (hook tender) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS45 FWPHAR4210 Plan for and coordinate log recovery (hook tender) Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL1 FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification